Hands and Feet of Asheville Fellowship Application

Hands and Feet of Asheville Fellowship Application

Hands and Feet of Asheville Fellowship

Hands and Feet of Asheville connects young adults (ages 21–29) with immersive experiences at nonprofit organizations across Western North Carolina. This fellowship is designed to help you explore and understand the work of nonprofits while engaging deeply with pressing community issues. Through meaningful placements, intentional community living, and guided reflection, you’ll gain hands-on experience in addressing challenges that affect our region, while developing skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and civic engagement. Faith and spirituality are welcomed as one lens among many to inform your perspective and approach. This program is open to young adults of all beliefs, and those who are still figuring it out! Rather than a cover letter, this application invites you to thoughtfully share your experiences, motivations, and curiosity about community impact. For full program expectations and benefits, visit handsandfeetavl.org/apply. We’ll review your submission and be in touch to continue the conversation.
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Application Questions
Tell us about yourself! What are you working on or engaged in at the moment (work, school, community, etc.), and what aspects of your life or work feel most energizing? What challenges are you currently facing that shape your personal or professional journey?
Community + Values Alignment: What draws you to Hands and Feet of Asheville at this point in your life? What aspects of our mission or community resonate most with you?
Self-Awareness & Growth: A year of service with HFA focuses on transformation. What are you seeking in this year, and how might you hope to be transformed?
Resilience & Adaptability: Describe a time you adapted to a new environment, challenge, or unexpected situation. What did you learn about yourself?
Logistics Questions
What social issues are you most passionate about addressing during your HFA program year- such as housing insecurity, food access, education, environmental justice, or others? Which WNC organizations doing work in these areas would you be excited to connect with?
Hands and Feet embraces the connection between spirituality and justice. Are you open to engaging in conversations about spirituality, faith, and social justice during your program year? What is your spiritual background or current practice, if any? How do you understand or connect with social justice values?
What is your experience living with other people? What are your living habits and comfort levels around housemates? Are you open to having a roommate during the program year (sharing an apartment/house with someone)?
How did you find out about Hands and Feet of Asheville (HFA)?

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Fellows are encouraged to reside in HFA-provided housing during their program year. However, fellows who already live in Asheville or have circumstances that require independent living may make alternative arrangements. Do you plan to live in HFA housing during your program year?

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If you selected 'No' or 'Unsure at this time' regarding living arrangements, please elaborate on your plan ( E.g. live with family, renting with partner, etc.) or concerns.
Do you have a reliable vehicle that you will use during the program year? Note: a vehicle is not required - Asheville has a very reliable public transportation system, however lacking of your own vehicle may affect options for site placement.

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Health insurance is required to participate in this program, will you have health insurance for the duration of the program year? If you will not have health insurance during the program year, HFA will purchase it on your behalf.

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If yes, please provide details about your health insurance, including how you obtain it and the insurance provider.
Pet ownership is discouraged during the duration of the program for those who will be living in HFA housing. Exceptions can be made for service and support animals. If you plan to live in HFA housing, do you have a service or support animal?

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If yes, please describe the animal and the service or support need.
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References

Please provide three professional/personal references. HFA will not contact candidates references without prior communication.
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Thank you for taking the time to share information about your interest with Hands and Feet of Asheville. After you submit this form, a member of the HFA team will follow up to schedule a program interview and discuss next steps! If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to email handsandfeetavl@gmail.com
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